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THE BOOK OF EVERYTHING
by adapted by Richard Tulloch 
from the novel by Guus Huijer
Directors: Cheryl Butler and Gavin Leahy

Season: 
22nd October – 27th November 2021

Audition dates: 
Tuesday, 8th June at 7pm
Thursday, 10th June at 7pm
Call back date: Thursday, 10th June at 7pm

Venue: 
Arts Theatre Cronulla, 6 Surf Road Cronulla

Auditions are open to everyone. Please note, if selected and you are not a current financial member, you will need to join ATC ($25).

Note: Please don’t hold back from auditioning. If a director doesn’t know you want to have a go, it makes it really difficult for a director to know you were thinking about a role.

This also applies if you want to try stage managing, stage hand or tech – let the director know early and we can get training asap. We are ALWAYS looking for enthusiastic & reliable volunteers!

Synopsis:
Thomas is nine and he’s started writing a book. His father says all important books are about God. Even so, Thomas writes down all the interesting things he sees that other people seem to ignore: tropical fish in the canal, a deluge of frogs, the Son of God popping in for a chat…

He also writes down his greatest determination: When I grow up, I’m going to be happy.

Featuring Jesus, the angels, the Bumbiter, the startling Mrs Van Amersfoort and a beautiful girl with a leather leg, this is a totally magical story about a child learning how to act when faced with fear and injustice.

Casting Details:
PLEASE NOTE:

• The following breakdown indicates the characters’ playing ages only, however ALL actors will be considered for ALL roles.

• No specified dialect is needed for this show. We strongly encourage the use of actors’ natural accent/dialect.

Thomas Klopper: Aged 9, nearly 10.  Sees things in the world others can’t.  When he grows up he wants to be happy.
Margot Klopper: Thomas’ sister, aged 16
Eliza with the leather leg: Thomas love interest, aged 16
Mother: Thomas’ mother
Father /The Bumbiter: Thomas’ father/ the vicious neighbourhood dog
Aunty Pie: Thomas’ aunty
Mrs Van Amersfoort: A war survivor who is said to be a witch
Jesus: Jesus
Ensemble

Please be prepared with a one-minute presentation of a traditional story (e.g. Jack and the Beanstalk) that demonstrates your physical and vocal abilities … have fun with it!
AND
A one-minute story about … YOU.

Any questions or for more information, please check our Auditions page: www.artstheatrecronulla.com.au/auditions or contact the directors, Gavin Leahy or Cheryl Butler via email: gavinleahy80@gmail.com or chezza55@yahoo.com

We look forward to meeting you.